ANCA launches #Save Aleppo campaign

ANCA launches #Save Aleppo campaign

June 6, 2014 - 10:55 AMT  06:55 GMT
Attacks on the Armenian-populated quarters of Aleppo have escalated in recent days, leading local authorities to designate the area a disaster zone.
Brussels to host event on disaster prevention in ENPI East Region

Brussels to host event on disaster prevention in ENPI East Region

June 6, 2014 - 10:31 AMT  06:31 GMT
The Program also supported the implementation of awareness raising activities on the risk of fires, floods, earthquakes, landslides.
Soviet spy thriller “Target Churchill” gets film treatment

Soviet spy thriller “Target Churchill” gets film treatment

June 6, 2014 - 10:26 AMT  06:26 GMT
The film centers on a fictionalized Soviet conspiracy to assassinate Churchill in order to prevent him from delivering his “Iron Curtain” speech in 1946.
Oscar winner Judi Dench joins stellar cast of “Tulip Fever” romance

Oscar winner Judi Dench joins stellar cast of “Tulip Fever” romance

June 6, 2014 - 10:14 AMT  06:14 GMT
Set in 17th century Amsterdam, ”Tulip Fever” follows a married woman who begins a passionate affair with an artist hired to paint her portrait.
CA State Senate passes resolution honoring Near East Relief

CA State Senate passes resolution honoring Near East Relief

June 6, 2014 - 10:08 AMT  06:08 GMT
“Due to the efforts of Americans, including many Californians, thousands of orphans were rescued and cared for,” Ian Calderon said.
Owen Wilson, Zach Galifianakis in

Owen Wilson, Zach Galifianakis in "Are You Here" comedy trailer (video)

 June 6, 2014 - 10:00 AMT  06:00 GMT
"Are You Here" is a contemporary adult comedy about family, friendship, money, and the people who keep it all afloat.
Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o, Brad Pitt to reteam for “Americanah”

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o, Brad Pitt to reteam for “Americanah”

June 6, 2014 - 09:55 AMT  05:55 GMT
“Americanah” is the epic love story of young Nigerians, a romance that spans continents, visas, phone cards and breakups.
Pope Francis dismisses entire board of Vatican financial regulator

Pope Francis dismisses entire board of Vatican financial regulator

June 6, 2014 - 09:53 AMT  05:53 GMT
The Pope has sought to stamp out corruption and other abuses at the Vatican bank, which handles funds for the Catholic Church.
Pentagon says China military spending exceeded $145bn last year

Pentagon says China military spending exceeded $145bn last year

June 6, 2014 - 09:44 AMT  05:44 GMT
China's Defense Ministry, in a statement on its website, said it was "resolutely opposed" to the Pentagon report.
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